Recruiting Forum Football Talk XXXII

[jspvol76]

Talent level is going to drop, but coaching/player development will probably get better. And we'll keep going 9-4.

Disagree on the talent level, especially next year. I think we will have a lot of pro prospects on the team next year as well. It all depends on how the 2018 year's class turns out if we have a drop in talent. There were not many players in this class that were going to come in and make an immediate impact. The recruiting seemed to go that way as well. Many of the players we recruited and will eventually sign are kids that need a year or two of development, but then should be SEC ready. Now after next year, we probably will be able to sell more immediate playing time, and I think next years class will have more immediate impact players. It is all about the coaching and development at this point whether or not we get over the 8-4 hump.

 

[WallyBalls]

Dan Wolken is trying his best to ensure that they do pay attention.

I got great enjoyment out of both Brian Rice and Erik Ainge ripping Wolken today.

 

[BruinVol]

Talent level is going to drop, but coaching/player development will probably get better. And we'll keep going 9-4.

Next year talent is fine but recruiting classes like this one coming in will change that soon.

 

[AV_12]

We have 12 commits in the top 500 according to 247 composite rankings, another 12 commits are in the top 1000, and 3 outside top 1000.

That's bad. No matter how you spin it.

 

[chavisut]

Fulmer dipped to 36th one year. All indications are the Vols will have a top 15 class.

High teens

 

[BigZiti09]

What does the volnation composite look like?

 

[BigZiti09]

High teens

Not on Rivals. Which is what you use iirc.

 

[RiseToTheTop]

VN looks at a couple star ratings and ppl know the future and future talent level lmao. Ok.

 

[VOL-uh-tile]

That's bad. No matter how you spin it.

Not that bad honestly. Still better than half the SEC, and they will have their time to develop. Plus we have the chance to add 2 top 250 players. No reason to be particularly worried.

 

[chavisut]

Not on Rivals. Which is what you use iirc.

Depends on who we add. ATP our class would have finished 18-20 last two years.

Still believe outside the top 15 is likely.

 

[Wickman]

Not that bad honestly. Still better than half the SEC, and they will have their time to develop. Plus we have the chance to add 2 top 250 players. No reason to be particularly worried.

There really is though

 

[AV_12]

VN looks at a couple star ratings and ppl know the future and future talent level lmao. Ok.

Okay

 

[chavisut]

Not that bad honestly. Still better than half the SEC, and they will have their time to develop. Plus we have the chance to add 2 top 250 players. No reason to be particularly worried.

More than half being outside top 500 definitely isn't good.

 

[chavisut]

Okay

I dunno about the future but I can look at the past and see who wins championships.

 

[butchna]

You're lack of outrage is unsettling. Get angry Mr. Rogers! Find your inner torch and pitchfork!

Amazon has 2 day shipping if we get Gilbert or the Cincy guy. :aggressive:

 

[Catbone]

We are sitting at 7th in the SEC in average player ranking on 247.

 

[AV_12]

I dunno about the future but I can look at the past and see who wins championships.

Exactly.

 

[Dust10]

We couldn't win the East with highly rated legacy classes, so Butch thought he'd try out a slightly lower rated class as a change of pace. Bold move Cotton.

 

[butchna]

But wouldn't it get better over time? I may be out ofy league in fictional logic here

You are.

 

[Bassmaster_Vol]

According to Basilio's blog this morning, Butch was so upset with the recruiting effort last year that he threatened to fire his whole staff if they pick it up. It doesn't seem to have worked, but it does sound like he is firing a bunch of people. Tifwiw

 

[31VFL]

We are sitting at 7th in the SEC in average player ranking on 247.

Same on Rivals

 

[butchna]

Talking about admins effort in this particular situation. Go back and look at our history on coach hires and AD hires, then maybe that thing called reading comprehension will kick in.

How long does it take to zero in on the one you want? Oh wait let's use 2 search firms and waste more money or let's hire someone as incompetent as the rest of the admin at UT

I'm not condoning this monotonous process, just don't know why I should complain if we end up getting the right guy. I read fine by the way smartass!

 

[VOL-uh-tile]

There really is though

Worry all you want then :shades: Our team will be fine

 

[Catbone]

https://www.google.com/amp/www.sbna...rovement-tcu-baylor?client=ms-android-verizon

I find this interesting. Can compare recruiting records from the past 5 years and get the average. Here's 2016's

 

[Wickman]

Worry all you want then :shades: Our team will be fine

Fine is where we are now